Facial and gesture recognition via laser for the next iPhone?

The robot portrait of the next iPhone depicted by
the manyrumors of these
last monthsgives a glimpse of a particularly machine
modified.

The latest burst of indiscretions to date comes from anote of
researchdistributed to its clients by the analysts of "Cowen and
Company". We can find elements already mentioned for this iPhone 8 (or 10)
such as the 5.8-inch edge-to-edge screen, but alsopoints
never before relayed.

The analysts indicate that they draw their information from an investigation "of
field" from Apple's subcontractors. Here's what they think they know
of the next iPhone, expected in fall 2017.

New sensors for the next iPhone

This iPhone would carry asensor allowing recognition
facial and gesture. For this, it is the combination of a
laser and an infrared sensorwhich would be put to
contribution. These would be integrated next to the camera located on the face
front of the smartphone.

Could these sensors be linked to the
augmented realitymentioned by Tim Cook on numerous occasions, or even
auredemption of
PrimeSense, this cannot be excluded, without anything allowing today
to state it with certainty.

And rumors already heard

Alongside these completely new elements, the report returns to
specifications already discussed.

Especially,3 iPhone models are still like this
anticipated: the large screen model mentioned above would be
accompanied by a version with a 4.7 inch screen and another in 5.5 inches
(format of Plus models since iPhone 6).

The 5.8-inch model would have aOLED screen which is rounded on the side
to eliminate bordersand afingerprint sensor
digital located under the screen, in an active part (used for
display) of it. finally, he would take therecharge
wireless.

As
Morgan Stanley hier, these analysts, who address themselves above all to
investors, are betting on a particularly important update cycle
this year in terms of sales volumes, a “supercycle”. This can all
is to be considered, because the arrival of a machine with a modified and innovative design
would allow us to add theregular buyers and those who have
machines now old and have passed the 7considering that he
did not bring much more to versions 6 or 6s.

Clearly, we are only at the beginning of 2017 and already the rumors concerning the
future flagship of the iPhone range is getting carried away… To be continued!

Also read, the latest indiscretionsiPhone 8:

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founder of the site. Computer engineer and Internet specialist where he has held various positions of responsibility, Laurent has been passionate about mobility since the arrival of "PDAs" in the 90s. Journalist for 4 years for the magazine Team Palmtops (Posse Presse) and author of several books on the iPad published by Pearson.